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Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest

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Interior
Exterior
Master bedroom with quality linen
Master bedroom with ensuite
Master bedroom with thoughtful touches throughout
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Popular LocationRedwoods Whakarewarewa Forest9 min walk
  • Popular LocationRotorua Central Mall6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPolynesian Spa6 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming villa, just minutes from the Redwood forest

Secret Garden House is a truly beautiful Rotorua holiday home, full of 1950’s character and charm.

Located in Lynmore – a safe and pleasant suburb- and only 400m from the Redwood forest. Ideal for mountain biking adventures and forest walks.

There are three cosy bedrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 6 people. The master bedroom comes complete with ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Single bed x2

Main Bathroom: Bath, shower, vanity, toilet
Ensuite: Shower, basin, toilet
Laundry: Toilet, basin, washing machine, dryer

The kitchen is an entertainers dream with quality appliances and doors opening out onto a sun filled deck, perfect for alfresco dining. There’s a BBQ, comfortable outdoor furniture, and to top it off – a 6 seater private hot tub!

Secret Garden House has a large, comfortable lounge as well as a separate dining room. Heating is no issue in winter with a cosy log fire in the living room, a heat pump in the dining room and portable heaters for the bedrooms.

Every care has been taken to create the perfect holiday space for you to relax, with lots of kiwi art and personal touches.

Beds are made using professionally laundered, quality cotton and linens.
A welcome hamper is provided with additional extras on request, including but not limited to: breakfast baskets, local cheese and wine hampers, BBQ packs, birthday cake and bubbles! Just ask!

Property manager

Kristin

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Exterior
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

This vacation home is located in Lynmore, a neighborhood in Rotorua, and is in the mountains and on a lake. Skyline Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Map
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min walk
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 5 min drive
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min drive
  • Polynesian Spa - 6 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bp - 11 min walk
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Ciabatta Bakery - 4 min drive
  • Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
We loved this spot. Very private and magical hot tub deck. Great comfortable set up inside as well. We looked at a lot of options to stay but this one really stood out and it totally delivered.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marshall B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in Rotorua
Great home, loved the layout, wonderful amenities, proximity to activities and shops was great. Quiet neighborhood, wonderful for relaxing. Kitchen was great for making meals and enjoying food with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maycke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rotorua Redwoods
Lovely property with all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. Great layout that works well. Bedrooms were perfect and the bedding was very nice. All very clean! Location is great for entry into the Redwoods and the attractions/town are just minutes away by car. Definitely our preferred place to stay in Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crawford L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect home away from home
Let me just get this out of the way: I can't say a single bad thing about this house. It's in a fantastically convenient location, it's beautiful, cozy, and safe. The showers are hot and strong, the washer and dryer work great, there are plenty of wall outlets and plenty of storage. If I were in the market for a house to buy, I would stop looking after finding this one. When we arrived in Rotorua, there were still a couple of hours before our arrival time. Our host provided ample and clear communication and even had the house ready for us early, which was much appreciated after a wildly jetlagged walk through the redwood forest just a brief walk away from the home. The week that followed was very much like being at home in New Zealand. Which, considering we'd arrived from Florida, was welcome. Everything about the house was exactly what we needed (two adults and a 9-year-old). Waking up in the morning with the birds chattering away outside, plenty of space to make whatever meals we wished, and easy access to everything Rotorua offers when we wanted to get out. Given we stayed in winter, it's probably worth saying that the home was solid and kept a perfectly pleasant temperature day and night. The art in the home was utterly delightful. If you're at all like we are, if you like to settle in and pretend you're living somewhere (for an all too brief time) and not just visiting, this place is definitely worth a look. We will absolutely stay here again whenever we return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property
Our stay at the Secret Garden was wonderful. The home was amazing and so much thought was put into it for the comfort of the guests. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet our needs and the home was tastefully decorated. The bedrooms were comfortable and the linens were professionally cleaned and pressed. The host was very communicative and immediately responded to our questions. If we are ever in Rotorua again, we would definitely stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristin

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Languages:

English
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